Lena News

Jerry and Crystal Johnson of Meridian announce the engagement of their daughter, Heather Lane, to Christopher John Watkins, son of Ted Watkins of Lena and Janie Watkins of Picayune.

Perhaps you remember the story we did last month on an 87-year old-woman living in a one room shack in rural Scott County south of Lena.

An arrest has been made in a weekend shooting in Leake County. 25-year-old Tarance Johnson was taken into custody Tuesday morning and charged with aggravated assault in a shooting that occurred Saturday.

The plight of an 87 year old woman who lives near Lena has now been broadcast nationwide.

The plight of an 87 year old woman who lives near Lena has now been broadcast nationwide.

The plight of an 87 year old woman who lives near Lena has now been broadcast nationwide.

The plight of an 87 year old woman who lives near Lena has now been broadcast nationwide.

This 3 On Your Side Update concerning 87 year old Ester Davis of Lena. WLBT first showed you that Ms.

Eighty-seven-year-old Ester Davis lives alone in rural Scott County, in a falling down shack, that leaks badly.

Relatives prayed Wednesday with the Shepard family outside their home at 253 Ragsdale Road in Lena, MS.

Authorities released the name of the teenager killed while holding up a convience store in Leake County.

Thanks to the generosity of Mississippi residents and NFL stars Deuce McAllister and Jerious Norwood, children and youth from Mississippi Children's Home Services participated in United Strikes for a Cause, a bowling benefit held at Fannin Lanes on June 17.

James Shepard, his nephew, James, and his sisters, Mary and Hattie, have lived at 253 Ragsdale Road in Lena their entire lives.